Norway's contribution of USD 127 million towards the purchase of a Patriot system for Romania demonstrates "not only its firm support for Romania, but also its commitment to allied security," Romania's Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said on Tuesday.The Norwegian government's decision to contribute significantly toward this acquisition was announced at the Meeting of the Council of Nordic States in Reykjavik, which takes place until Thursday, according to Romania's Ministry of National Defence (MApN)."We continue to stand together with Ukraine in these critical moments," Tilvar is quoted as saying.This financial contribution is part of the Immediate Action on Air Defence Initiative coordinated by Germany and will allow Romania to strengthen the security and defence of the Euro-Atlantic space by renewing and expanding its air defence capabilities.MApN says that this close cooperation between Romania and Norway reflects the common and unwavering commitment of both nations in the face of current security challenges, as well as their continued support of Ukraine against the Russian Federation's unjustified aggression.Romania recently donated a Patriot system to Ukraine.
Janiva Magness, the winner of seven Blues Music Awards following 26 nominations, and nominated for a Grammy for a career spanning 17 albums, is set to perform at the 14th edition of the Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival, which will take place between August 14–16, 2026. Magness is one of the most valuable and influential […]
Auction house Artmark announced a major auction for this winter featuring an engraving created by Francisco Goya, the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Romania's late communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu received this gift from King Juan Carlos I as a gesture of diplomacy. The engraving entitled “The Engagement – Capricho […]
Authorities managing Romania's Bicaz Gorges–Hășmaș National Park has built a fish ladder system on the Bicaz River, which will allow protected species to migrate and reproduce. There are several bridges and small bridge structures in the Bicaz River that have a “bottom sill,” meaning small waterfalls. Fish that do not jump like the trout cannot […]
The far-right opposition parties in the Romanian Parliament are set to file a motion of no confidence against the government headed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion, authored by senator Ninel Peia of the Peace – Romania First group, is specifically aimed at the reformist party Save Romania Union (USR), and is entitled “Romania […]
Romania's iconic rock singer Adrian Pleșca, known as “Artan,” died on Tuesday, December 2, after a fatal stroke, at the age of 64. The artist founded the well-known band “Timpuri Noi” in 1982 and “Partizan” in 2001, and was popular on the Romanian rock scene. Over the years, he left and returned to the two bands. Several […]
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, re-shared a post about the Craiova Christmas Market on X on Monday, December 1. She described the event as "beautiful" and included three emojis in her caption. The original post highlighted that the Craiova Christmas Market was taking place in a safe environment. "No concrete barriers. No armed guards. No […]
